Medair
NGO / INGO / Development Projects

Medair, a Swiss based humanitarian organization inspired by Christian faith to relieve human suffering bringing relief and recovery to some of the world’s most remote and devastated places regardless of race, creed, or nationality. Medair provide a range of emergency relief and recovery services: Health care and nutrition, safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Medair’s current project in Nepal is reconstruction of 1263HHs at Bijulikot VDC of Ramechhap district. Medair provides the coordination, capacity building and advice to the local implementation partner in our projects. Medair provides project management, technical and monitoring support of the recovery and reconstruction activities. Medair is also currently carrying out UAV based landslide mapping and monitoring project in Ramechhap together with other international partners

Medair’s current project in Nepal is reconstruction of 1263HHs at …

Quality Control Engineer

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Basic Job Information

Job Category	:	Construction / Engineering / Architects
Job Level	:	Mid Level
No. of Vacancy/s	:	[ 1 ]
Employment Type	:	Full Time
Job Location	:	Bijulikot, Ramechhap
Offered Salary	:	Negotiable
Apply Before(Deadline)	:	Nov. 06, 2017 23:55 (7 years, 7 months ago)

Job Specification

Education Level	:	Under Graduate (Bachelor)
Experience Required	:	More than or equal to 5 years

Other Specification

Bachelors' Degree in Civil Engineering from the accredited University of Nepal with 5+ years of professional work experience which includes at least 3 years of experience in structural analysis and design of buildings including retrofitting or Masters' Degree in structural engineering with 2+ years of work experience in related field
Must have a good understanding and practical experience of structural analysis of buildings, retrofitting and inspection of structures. Experience with International building code comprehension, as well as DRR principles
Hands on experience on stone mud mortar and RCC building experience and TOT certified on retrofitting training.Experience working in a cross-cultural setting and/or not-for-profit organisation/ I/NGO
Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Structural Software (e.g., SAP 2000, ETABS, STAAD pro) and AutoCAD
Working knowledge of different engineering software is highly preferable.
The desire to serve the most vulnerable in the rural area of Bijulikot VDC in agreement with Medair's Value within the basic living condition
Team player with good interpersonal skills, cultural, gender and political sensitive in the workplace, able to make decisions in the consultative and supportive framework
Strong analytical capacity and ability to identify issues and use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to address a wide range of issues related to the earthquake and the safety measures
Excellent training facilitation skills and knowledge of core humanitarian standard
Able to make decisions within a consultative and supportive framework

Job Description

Design and Implementation of Retrofits

Assess structural and non-structural earthquake vulnerability of the proposed buildings and prepare detailed retrofit designs. Assessments need to incorporate vulnerability factors associated with different types of buildings, as provided by the appropriate checklists given by the Seismic Retrofitting Guidelines of Buildings in Nepal (e.g., CORRECTION/EXCEPTION MANUAL for Houses that has been built under HOUSING RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME from NRA- Nepal, FEMA 310, "Handbook for the Seismic Evaluation of Buildings", and other relevant building codes).
Analyse the structural capacity of houses which do not fully comply with government lists, but which may be found to have the required capacity. The structural analysis will be performed by hand calculations or in more complex cases using structural engineering design software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, etc.)
Prepare structural details in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) and documentation of the retrofit designs.
Perform a cost-analysis to ensure technically acceptable and economically viable retrofit solutions are achieved
Provide training to Masons and technical person on effective ways of retrofitting

Quality Control

Develop and initiate a standard method for inspection of the houses that have been already constructed or are under construction to ensure compliance with the NBC
Develop sampling procedures, forms, and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
Cary out inspections of all quality related procedures on site, ensuring that activities are according to the approved inspection plan
Coordinate with shelter technical officers for inspection and meeting about quality problems including the closure of Non-Compliance Reports
Communicate quality control findings with the SPM, and monitor all activities related to Quality Management System
Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions on quality control activities to Medair shelter technical officers and Sub-Engineers of local partner NGO
Development technical manuals, guidelines and other technical documents in close coordination with the Senior Infrastructure Advisor at HQ
Document lessons learned and assist/advise in improving practices
Provide leadership to achieve the organizational outcome within the specified timeframe for the shelter project
Provide input in strategic planning. Coordinate monthly/quarterly review meetings with Medair and CDS team, share knowledge on new innovations made, and lessons learnt for continuous learning and improvement
Ensure the implementation of planned quality control activities within allocated timeframe and available budget
This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs